Insecure Exynos modems put dozens of Samsung devices, and other Android phones, at risk

Many of thebest Android phonesreleased in the past year have used Samsung’s Exynos modems to connect to the internet. However, if your handset uses any of these chips launched in the last three years, it could leave you vulnerable to hackers due to a critical flaw in those modems, as Google’s Project Zero team revealed 18 unpatched vulnerabilities in Samsung’s Exynos modems. Security researchers have found problems in the Exynos modems powering recent flagship phones from Google, such as thePixel 7and Pixel 6 lineups, as well as last year’s Samsung phones, including the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy A53, and older models....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Susan Mitchell

iPhones Are Finally Getting These 6 Features Android Has Had for Years

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26 update promises more than just a visual refresh with its sleek new Liquid Glass look. It’s also playing catch-up, finally adding some of the best features Android users have had for years. 6Call Screening If you’ve ever been caught off guard by a call from an unknown number, only to be greeted by a robocall, you’ll probably like what’s coming in iOS 26. Apple is adding a new Call Screening feature that answers unfamiliar calls for you....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Kristen Smith

Keanu Reeves’ John Wick 5 Return Would Risk Repeating A Major Mistake From This Other Billion Dollar Action Franchise

Summary John Wick 5could see the return of Keanu Reeves in the titular role, but bringing him back would risk repeating a major mistake from another billion dollar action franchise.John Wick: Chapter 4endedwith John finally at peaceafter being granted freedom from the High Table, finally succumbing to all that he’s been through. His death seemingly marks the end of the franchise, offering a final note for his character. However, he will make a brief return in theupcoming spinoffBallerina, where he will fight alongside Ana de Armas' Rooney one more time....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Jeffery Ward

Kobo Libra Colour review: A new e-reader era in full bloom

Read update For too long, e-reader users have seen the world in black and white — literally. E-ink started as an emulator of words on paper — black and white. But what about books with beautiful covers? Books with gorgeous maps, photographic prints, and vibrant illustrations? What about forms of media that rely on pictures to tell their story, like comic books? E ink tabletmanufacturers are finally seeing the world in color....

June 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1374 words · Jonathan Nelson

My 7 Favorite Hidden Features in macOS Sequoia

Quick Links The macOS Sequoia update brings many new features, from iPhone Mirroring to a standalone Passwords app. But beyond the features that made the headlines, there are a bunch of lesser-known features that you’ll find useful as you use your Mac daily. 1Safari Distraction Control Everyone appreciates reading articles without distractions. However, doing so can be difficult when many web pages are saturated by ads and other content that distract you from the webpage....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Edwin Watson

One UI 6.1 leak shows off better battery longevity controls

Samsung typically releases a major point update for its Android skin with several new features alongside the debut of its flagship Galaxy S phone at the beginning of the year. This means the upcoming Galaxy S24 should launch with One UI 6.1, building on the features the company recently rolled out withOne UI 6. The company has alreadydetailed one of the new AI featurescoming with the next One UI update. A new leak has now detailed the updated battery protection features Samsung intends to launch with One UI 6....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Tyrone Richardson

Settings for Google’s Find My Device network are taking shape

Losing your smartphone is a nightmarish scenario, but Google includes the Find My Device app to helplocate your Android device easily. The system is not as robust as Apple’s, which uses a network of participating devices to relay the lost object’s location to the owner. But we are getting there. Google intends to enable geolocation of lost Android devices, even when they are powered off, using the Find My Device network which is yet to debut....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Kyle Scott

Silverwing & Vermithor Explained: Who Rides Them In House Of The Dragon, History & How They Compare To Vhagar

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7, and the book Fire & Blood. Summary Silverwing and Vermithor will be two of the most important dragons going forward inHouse of the Dragon. There are severaldragons inHouse of the Dragon, with most of them belonging to Rhaenyra Targaryen’s Team Black. They need all the firepower they can get if they’re to defeat the Greens, especially because they have the biggest dragon, Vhagar....

June 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1580 words · Bruce Young

Sister Wives: Paedon Can't Get Along With Anyone But Christine (What Happened To His Other Relationships?)

Summary Paedon Brown, one of the children fromSister Wives, is known forkeeping in touch with Christine Brown morethan other family members. Kody Brown tied the knot with Christine back in 1994 and wasted no time starting a family. Their first child, Aspyn, came along in 1995, followed by Mykelti in 1996. Paedon, their first son, was born on August 17, 2025, and grew up surrounded by siblings like Garrison, Hunter, and Gabriel....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Jason Christian

Skype: How to mute a user

When you’re engaged in a Skype call, you might be in a situation where you must mute the person on the other end. It can happen anytime, like when you need to deal with something urgent without distraction, drown out the jet engine noise during a conference call, or handle the voice echo from your colleague’s microphone. It’s all part of the ebb and flow of digital communication. If you are in such a situation, this article provides a comprehensive guide on muting someone on Skype, whether you use a desktop computer or atop-of-the-line Android flagship....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Steven Wang

Stable Diffusion Can Be Overwhelming: This Text-to-Image AI Is Much More Approachable

Quick Links Downloading Stable Diffusion can seem beyond your skill set if you’re not familiar with the world of coding. To solve this problem, Easy Diffusion was created to reduce the process to a few easy clicks. What Is Easy Diffusion? It’s all in the name. Easy Diffusion is an easy way to download Stable Diffusion, a very popular, open-source text-to-image AI generator. Suppose you’ve already searched for how to download Stable Diffusion to your computer....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Karen Crawford

Stephen King's Only X-Men Story is a Frightening Mini Version of 1 Classic Book

Summary If you’re going to have heroes like theX-Menface their greatest fears, who better to call than the King of Horror himself,Stephen King? While King’s prolific writing career has seen him dip his toes into the world of comics, most of that has been focused on horror and adaptations of his own work. But in a rare contribution to a superhero comic, King subjects a beloved X-Man to a terrifying scenario that reads like a condensed version of his classic novel,Thinner....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Brandon Osborne

Still Using SMS? You Should Stop: Here's Why

Short Messaging Service (SMS) has been a staple of mobile communication since the 1990s, when it was rolled out commercially on cellular networks around the world. With the advent of smartphones, Internet Protocol-based messaging services have become more popular, but SMS is still widely used—and that’s not necessarily a good thing. Why SMS Is Not Safe: 5 Reasons SMS is convenient and easy to use. It’s present on pretty much every cell phone, and you don’t even need the internet to use it....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Lynn Sanders